I had a neighbor who always had a German flag
flying in his yard (except when we are in the world cup, to fly a German
flag is not normal in Germany). He took the German flag down on 9-11,
and raised an American flag, at half-staff. I cannot explain what that
action spoke to my heart. I think for a
small time the entire world had sympathy for America. It hurt us all. I
do not like how Bush pushed ahead without the total support of Europe.
I was not opposed to the war, but I cried when he rushed into it so
fast. And I think President Obama failed in helping to maintain that
peace. Even passive Germany has now sent weapons to help arm Iraqi
Kurdish security forces. But we should pray for our leaders. I think
American Christians need to stop bashing President Obama right now, and
pray. He still has the terrible job of sending our sons and daughters
to war. My own sons are 16 and 17 years old. They are not Americans. I
never gave them citizenship. I did not want them to be drafted into a
war. But perhaps, as Germans they must also fight? I am very sober
about what seems to be coming.
Why not start with an IBC and cut a hole for the door? You could build closed laying boxes into it, and something for the chickens to roost on. Put some straw or saw dust on the floor. You could add vents to the side for air. If it sat inside a chicken run that you can walk into, the chickens could be safe, dry and happy. I have an extra IBC. Maybe this could be my chicken house? I bet I could even plant the outside of it with mud and grass for extra insulation and good looks.
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